Braves reportedly acquire SP Tyler Mahle from Giants, further boosting pitching depth
The Atlanta Braves are reportedly acquiring starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants for reliever Anthony Molina, per Robert Murray.
Mahle, 31, has started 18 games for the Giants this season. He heads to Atlanta with a 3-9 record and a 5.13 ERA. The Braves won't be counting on him to become their No. 2 starter, but the veteran arm should be able to eat innings down the stretch to give the franchise an extra option and his teammates some extra rest.
Molina is a 24-year-old pitcher who has made only three appearances for the Braves this season. He saw a lot of work with the Colorado Rockies in his debut season in 2024. That year, he made 35 appearances and finished with a 6.79 ERA.
This is the second trade in as many nights that Atlanta has made for starting pitching depth. On Saturday night, the Braves picked up SP Bailey Falter and outfielder Lane Thomas from the Kansas City Royals.
Atlanta was in the market for starting pitching ahead of the trade deadline due to the numerous injuries to its pitching staff. Most recently, Reynaldo Lopez was added to the 15-day IL due to left knee inflammation. Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Strider are all currently on the IL.
The Braves were tied to Tarik Skubal, but the former Detroit Tigers ace was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. Atlanta has also been linked to Tigers SP Casey Mize and could still make a push to acquire him ahead of Monday's deadline.
